I am inspired by weird shapes and textures. I am inspired by small pieces of larger preexisting things such as a toggle closure on a coat or a buckle on a shoe. Also, I have always loved all things Art Deco – like Art Deco in its heyday and the relationship between the Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts design movement relative to Art Deco.
This spokenwordstyle docudrama exposes the devastation laid by intimate partner violence through the voices of modern women and their mythological sisters – Arethusa Speaks website.
By Seth Fera-Schanes I have noticed a rise in kale related conversations over the past few years. This hardy green isn’t new to the market but has found its way into menus across the city. A standout feature of kale is its versatility. The preparation range spans from […]
Everyone has a favorite neighborhood or business in the city to find gifts for friends and family. One of my favorite places is the Artists and Fleas in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The space is filled with local artisans selling hand-made items from cell phone cases and unique screen printed […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes An afternoon with your camera in Harlem is a great way to get to know the neighborhood. As with most parts of New York City, the neighborhood is subdivided even further into West, East, Central (and I recently heard North and South but I am […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes Getting ready for a big race takes time, a lot of practice and some advanced logistical planning. If the race you are preparing for is the New York City marathon then the logistics are especially important. The annual marathon that spans all five of the […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes There are a handful of options to ring in the new year in New York City. 1. Club – For individuals age 21-25. Older readers, please skip to item number 2. Here is the deal for clubs on New Year’s. Grand promises of all your […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes Few places around the country have the range of food traditions found in New York. As people have come and gone from the city over the years, they impart their knowledge of different cooking techniques, recipes and holiday traditions. This information is then passed on […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes Williamsburg, Brooklyn is known for great shops, restaurants and individuals using all available outdoor space to express their artistic point of view. I spent the morning in the neighborhood shopping for the holiday season and taking pictures along the way. This is a great area […]
By Seth Fera-Schanes New York residents have an affinity for pomegranates and this fruit is typically available in most grocery stores and corner bodegas. People here also really enjoy various types of spirits including bourbon (no surprise there.) So, if you have two really good things why not […]
